Episodes of the old-time radio detective series "A Man Named Jordan" and "Rocky Jordan", which were based in some part on the film "Casablanca".

He's...not an actor, really. He just reads his lines. He's terrible in films, but on radio he seems to sink even further. I'll bet he's reading his script for the first time as they were broadcast. Luckily there aren't that many Raft episodes.

About a year ago I started to run out of OTR shows that I like to listen to, mostly crime ,detectives,thrilles ect.Eventually I came across this one that I had previously listened to but rejected, and after the series moved to Cairo I really started to enjoy it, the two lead actors ,Jack Moyles & Jay Novello were great together, now sadly it's come to an end.Just one point does anyone know if there is a site that lists newly discovered episodes of OTR shows?

Old Time Radio Program Logs and reviewson this web site:http://www.old-time.com/otrlogs2/index.html

just look forROCKY JORDAN (1948-1955) (PDF)This broadcast log incorporates much information from recently discovered scripts and other network documentation.

Everyone loves a film noir tough-guy-hero. I listen to a lot of talk radio and audio books, ... this is my all-time favorite. Love the fight scenes. The music and special effects are terrific. Even the old DelMonte tomato ads are great. You gotta try it out! This is much better than tv.

A very unique show that even upon overlapping listens wont stop me from listening all the way through again,still able to glean great entertainment value on the second listen. The writing is very good and surprisingly PC ,with a lot of respect and consideration to the folk of this part of the world. I really like the interaction that develops between Rocky and Captain Sam Sabaaya of the Cairo police. Lottsa inside jokes and character development really bring this one home to the theatre of my mind.

A very enjoyable series.

I have listened to all the Jordan episodes, most more than once. They are my favorite OTR, hands down. This show is the best of the best.(I also recommend Richard Daimond, Pat Novak, and Phillip Marlowe For those new to the genre.)I was surprised to learn that Bogart himself made a similar show called Bold Venture. Both radio shows are reminiscent of the film Casablanca. In Bold Venture, Bogart is a hotel owner in pre-revolution Havana who owns a charter boat, romances Lauren Bacall, and much adventure ensues. So far I have heard the first ten episodes or so, and they do not approach the stellar quality of Rocky Jordan, though other reviewers note the later episodes were top notch.

I like listening to Jack Moyles as Rocky Jordan. The music fits the series really well. The sound effects are good along with the story line. I really enjoy spending the evening listening to the shows. They are exciting and have good plot twists. The setting of Cairo makes for good entertainment. I can picture the heat, sand and all the trouble Rocky gets into caused by himself or someone else.

Series is a take-off of Casablanca. Rick there is Rocky here. American Cafe there is The Tamborine here. Rocky sounds a bit like boggie, too. Great series set in Cairo. Each week Rocky and his ward Backsheesh Boy solve murder and intrigue. yes, there is homoerotic subtxt. One running gag is that at the end when Rocky is about to kiss a girl, Backsheesh Boy willstumble or trip and start to cry and Rocky will turn from teh girl to tend his "ward".

I'm an old time radio aficianada, but nothing in my opinion even comes close to Rocky Jordan. The character of Rocky - most ably voiced by actor Jack Moyles - is a combination of Sam Spade, Dick Tracy and Rick Blaine from the movie Casablanca. He's hard-boiled, intelligent, and crafty and he doesn't mind taking a few hard knocks if it means solving the mystery - but the most enjoyable exchanges are with Captain Sam Sabaaya (Jay Novello) of the Cairo police. Rocky is the best, no doubt about it!

I've really enjoyed listening to these programs. I enjoy mysteries but sometimes get tired of the private detective genre. This series is fun because Rocky Jordan runs a bar in Cairo and just ends up in mysterious events and intrigue. I'm not an expert, but I think these shows were very well done and extremely entertaining.

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